The Capri 16 catalina is a 16.5ft fractional sloop designed by Frank Butler and built in fiberglass by Catalina Yachts between 1987 and 2005.
The Capri 16 catalina is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
Main features
| Model | Capri 16 catalina | ||
| Length | 16.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 6.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.42 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.11 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 156.63 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 9.96 | ||
| Capsize | 2.51 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 15.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 2.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1350 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.30 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 138 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 26 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 51.49 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 86.45 sq.ft | ||
| I | 19 ft | ||
| J | 5.42 ft | ||
| P | 19.58 ft | ||
| E | 8.83 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 4 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 6 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Catalina Yachts | ||
| Designer | Frank Butler | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 2005 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |